
Interview: Youcef Abdi (Rerelease 2020)
This weekend interview is powered by Lululemon. Are you heading up to the Gold Coast Marathon? Lululemon is bringing together runners, crews, and clubs for one of the biggest weekends on the Australian run calendar. Join them for final race prep, recovery sessions, and post-race celebrations. You can register for the clubhouse here: https://events.bizzabo.com/738043/home This weekend interview is with decorated steeplechaser, middle distance runner and Olympian Youcef Abdi, talking with Brad about how running took him from Algeria to Australia. Recounting his days playing soccer in their village, Youcef talks about what his inspirations for getting into athletics leading him to representing Algeria for the 1500m in the 1996 World Junior Championships in Athletics held in Sydney. After the event, Youcef explored his options in his life and decided to make the move to Australia to pursue a career in athletics the transition, navigating accommodation, finding employment and visas to ultimately becoming an Australian citizen in 2000. After his citizenship Youcef recalls the infamous Sydney 2000 Olympic Trials 1500m race where Youcef was caught between Craig Mottram and Nick Howarth, the resulting re-run of that race while still pursuing an Olympic qualifying time. Rounding out this part of the interview Youcef shares with Brad his training structure in the early 2000s era, which emphasised on race-pace practice which earned him a Bronze medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Youcef Abdi picks off from last week recounting his bronze medal performance at the Manchester Commonwealth Games in the 1500m in detail. After going through his personal bests, Youcef talks about what led to his transition from the 1500m to Steeplechase after the campaign for the 2004 Athens Olympics, addressing the challenges in combining hurdling with raw speed. Brad asks about training in Eldoret, Kenya at the time of their elections in the lead up to Beijing 2008 Olympics and Youcef then talks about his 6th place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics before retiring after the London 2012 Olympics, giving insight for what he attributes to having a resilient and durable running career. Youcef rounds out this interview sharing what his current life as a Development Officer for Little Athletics and coming full circle returning to soccer. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
20 Kesä 1h 30min

398: Oslo & Stockholm Diamond League | Lakeside 5 | Lulelemon Gear Review
398: Oslo & Stockholm Diamond League | Lakeside 5 | Lulelemon Gear Review This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad has the week off sick with the flu. Julian’s playlist gets him rolling out on the long run. Brady wants to get accurate data for his coach on the treadmill. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Oslo Diamond League, Cam Myers second 3:48.87 in the Dream Mile behind Isaac Nader of Portugal, with Oli Hoare in 3:50.92. Nico Young won the 5000m in an American Outdoor Record of 12:45.27, while Stewy McSweyn ran 13:16.20 Official Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/myers-rockets-to-dream-mile-silver-in-348-as-marschall-vaults-onto-oslo-podium/ Rose Davies set the new National 10000m Record in Oslo Bislett Games with 30:34.11, with Izzi Batt Doyle running a personal best of 30:51.27. Results via World Athletics https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/rose-davies-breaks-australian-10000m-record-with-3034-11-in-oslo/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK4lZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFYdDl5ODd1aG9RbzFtTGVjAR7tBtK7mzOM_pMtTkLDznEtWNrvUNytcnqnUzgCXbTHZYG-TtLr8T7P7fmslA_aem_ajcg8AxHXC8Hfbfq0AT7iw Linden Hall won the Stockholm Diamond League 3000m in a personal best of 8:30.01 and moved to #3 all time, while Ky Robinson placed third in the 5000m in 12:58.38 for a World Champs Qualifier and moving to #3 on the all time list. Local Swede Andreas Algrem won in a European Record of 12:44.27. Official Results https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/halls-record-run-highlights-an-australian-showcase-in-stockholm/ Ed Marks won the inaugural Lakeside:5 in 13:58, ahead of Charles Barrett for Essendon and Yohanes Dagnaw for South Melbourne. Western Athletics were the winning team in the Premier Division ahead of Ballarat and Geelong Regions. Invitational athlete Klara Dess won in 15:56 ahead of Stephanie Kelly and Sarah Klein for Frankston. Sandringham were the top team in the Premier Division, ahead of Box Hill and South Melbourne. AthsVic Results Hub Jarryd Clifford won the 5000m in 14:16 at the Portland Track Festival, while Jess Hull won the 800m in 1:58.69. Jaylah Hancock-Cameron ran the 1500m in 4:08.12 Results Claudia Hollingsworth won the 800m at Track Night Vienna in 1:58.88, with Bendere Oboya following in 1:59.45 and Carley Thomas in 2:01.44. Zach Facioni ran 13:24.89 in the 5000m, while Nat Rule ran 15:05.56 and Maudie Skyring 15:11.22. Ed Trippas ran 8:30.40 in the 3000m Steeplechase. Results via World Athletics Bernard Koech was suspended by the Athletic Integrity Unit due to violations of his biological passport. https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/another-star-falls-koech-joins-growing-list-of-suspended-kenyan-runners/ Grand Slam Track cancels its planned finale in Los Angeles, owing to financial issues. Press Announcement Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au The boys review the latest drop of Lululemon gear with particular focus on their winter items and the Fast and Free range. Moose on the Loose goes off on factions splintering up a main training group, then the Whispers takes a quick look on the life of John Farrington before a last minute whisper talks of a potential selection shake-up for the World Championship Marathon team. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s question asks about the boy’s experience with and about the importance of sodium intake. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN
17 Kesä 1h 57min

Interview: Jess Stenson (New 2025)
This weekend interview is powered by Lululemon. Are you heading up to the Gold Coast Marathon? Lululemon is bringing together runners, crews, and clubs for one of the biggest weekends on the Australian run calendar. Join them for final race prep, recovery sessions, and post-race celebrations. You can register for the clubhouse here: https://events.bizzabo.com/738043/home Jess Stenson catches up with Moose to chat all things running with a focus on prioritizing personal goals and family over World Championships, Olympic pride and future race plans, adapting training and body response with age, balancing professional running with family life and how best to be strategic with marathon progression for young athletes. Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com
13 Kesä 41min

397: Rome Diamond League | Jells Park XC Relays | Doubling Marathons
397: Rome Diamond League | Jells Park XC Relays | Doubling Marathons This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad wonders if he needs to broaden his horizons beyond the treadmill. Julian gets out the Jells Park XC Relays then gets washed out on the long run. Brady froths at the chance for faster reps then wonders if he can cut it as a school soccer coach. NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Rome Diamond League Sarah Billings and Abbey Caldwell take silver and bronze running personal bests of 3:59.24 and 3:59.32 respectively just behind winner Sarah Healy of Ireland. Oli Hoare secured a World Champs qualifier, running 3:31.15 to place ninth in the men’s 1500m, where Azeddine Habz outlasted a resurgent Timothy Cheriuyot to win in 3:29.72. Beatrice Chebet ran the #2 all time 5000m with 14:03.69. Rome Diamond League Results Cam Myers clocks a 2:17.25 1000m at the FAST5000 in France. World Athletics Results Linden Hall continues her season with a 3:58.70 in Rovereto, Italy just behind Nadia Battocletti. Bendere Oboya opened her season with a 2:00.47 in the 800m while Jude Thomas ran 13:28.02. World Athletics Results Western Athletics took out the Men’s Premier Division at the Jells Park XC Relays, with Bendigo Region second and Knox in third. Ed Marks of Glenhuntly ran the quickest split of the day, covering the 6km leg in 17:22. Box Hill were the winners of the Women’s Premier Division ahead of Sandringham and Western Athletics. Sarah Klein of Frankston and Bianca Puglisi of Essendon both recorded the quickest laps. AthsVic ResultsHub Paralympic Gold Medalist in the T12 1500m, Yassine Ouhdadi of Spain, tested positive to the banned substance Clostebol a month prior to the start of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and has been suspended for three years. International Paralympic Committee Statement Jarryd Clifford statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKargrDS3yG/?img_index=1 Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week asks how to approach the Sydney Marathon and then backing up for Melbourne Marathon six weeks later Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Chafing rubs Moose on the Loose the wrong way while whispers on speculate on athlete movements and activity. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN
10 Kesä 1h 36min

Interview: James Hansen (New 2025)
This weekend interview is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Shokz is kicking off their EOFY Sale now! Up to 27% off from all product range. Check it out here https://shokz.cc/4jftB45 use code IRP15 for an additional discount! Brady introduces James Hansen, a versatile Australian distance runner who recently placed fifth in both the 1500m and 5000m at the national championships. Hansen also won the 5000m at the Adelaide Invitational and the Hong Kong Diamond Mile in 2017. He discusses his current training in Launceston, Tasmania, which involves lightening his load for an upcoming race. He explains his decision to focus on domestic races this season due to his partner expecting a baby in July. The conversation then delves into Hansen's personal bests, including 1:49.7 for 800m, 3:36.8 for 1500m (a recent achievement he's particularly proud of), 3:57.2 for the mile, 7:49 for 3000m, 13:31 (track) and 13:34 (road) for 5000m, and a significantly faster 28:20 for 10km on the road compared to his 29:02 track PB, which he attributes partly to super shoes. He also touches on his wins at the Point to Pinnacle half marathon, a challenging uphill race he uses for hill training. Hansen discusses managing pre-race nerves, especially for big races like Nationals, and his self-coaching philosophy, which has been influenced by various coaches over the years. He describes his current training week. He acknowledges his naturally muscular build, which sets him apart from typical distance runners, stemming from a dedicated gym routine in his younger years. Shokz EOFY Sale is here! Up to 27% off during 2025.6.2 - 6.11, it's the best time to grab yourself a pair for the winter training season! Inside Running Podcast Listeners: Use code IRP15 for an extra $15 off! Shop Here: https://shokz.cc/4jftB45 Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/
6 Kesä 1h 1min

395: Rabat DL & Sound Running | XCR2 & Noosa | Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Review
395: Rabat DL & Sound Running | XCR2 & Noosa | Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Review This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad enjoys a solid week of training by himself. Julian recovers from Great Ocean Road Half. Brady commences a new program and takes in a lot of new metrics. NordVPN has partnered with the Inside Running Podcast to offer you an amazing discount, head over to nordvpn.com/insiderunning to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Beatrice Chebet ran the #2 World all-time 3000m of 8:11.56 in Rabat Diamond League Morocco, while Tshepiso Masalela of Botswana posted a 800m World Lead of 1:42.70. Sarah Billings posts a 1500m season best of 4:02.93, while Jude Thomas a personal best of 3:33.35, 9th fastest all time and just missing the World Championship qualifier Rabat Diamond League Results Linden Hall ran a significant personal best of 14:43.61 winning the 5000m at the Sound Running Track Fest Meet in Los Angeles, which is a World Championship qualifier moving her to #2 all time. Maudie Skyring also ran 15:15.15 and Lauren Ryan ran 15:23.84. Ky Robinson ran 13:05.23 behind winner Eduardo Herrera who was the first Mexican man to run under 13 minutes for 5000m in 12:58.57. Ed Trippas 8:27.58 in the steeplechase behind Olympic silver medallist Kenneth Rooks winning in 8:14, while Amy Cashin ran the steeplechase in 9:42.76. Results Ed Marks won the 12k Myrniong cross country race of XCR25 in 37:00, ahead of Liam Cashin and Will Garbelotto. Western Athletics were the winners of Men’s Premier Division ahead of Sandringham and Melbourne Uni. Katherine Dowie won her second race of the season in 44:29 ahead of Saskia Lloyd and Bianca Puglisi. The Women's Premier Division was won by Sandringham, then Geelong and Melbourne Uni. AthsVic Results Hub Alex Harvey won the Noosa Marathon in 2:28:26, while Olivia Beck won in 2:54:54. Hamish Hamilton took first place in the half marathon 1:07:36, while Samantha Vance won in 1:18:08. Results Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au The upcoming Mizuno Neo Vista 2 is released on June 3 and the boys give their thoughts on the newest super trainer's build, look and ride after putting it through its paces. The incoming Whispers dispute a physios diagnosis from last week and swirls in unsolicited advice, then Moose on the Loose harsh selection policies based on potential success over long-term growth. This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s training talk asks for a marathon workout to see how you are tracking a month out from race day. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN
27 Touko 1h 52min

394: Great Ocean Road Marathon & Sydney 10 | Great Manchester Run | Tokyo Grand Prix
394: Great Ocean Road Marathon & Sydney 10 | Great Manchester Run | Tokyo Grand Prix This weeks episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, their free online planner has you covered! It calculates exactly how much carb, sodium, and fluid you need to smash your goals. Listen to the show for an exclusive discount. Brad keeps his maintenance going. Julian recaps his week and his race at the Great Ocean Road Half Marathon. Brady checks in with the physio ahead of his new training program. IRP Partner Offer: Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! It's an eSIM service app that lets you choose from a huge range of affordable data plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions Visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Brett Robinson placed 7th in the Great Manchester Run, running in 10km in 28:27 which was won by Selemon Barega in 27:49. Izzi Batt-Doyle placed 5th in 31:30 as Medina Eisa of Ethiopia won in 30:42. Lissy Duncan won the Great Manchester Half in 1:16:27 10k Results via World Athletics Danielle Rogan won the Great Ocean Road Marathon in 3:08:55 with Caitlin Duncan second and Gemma Dennison in third. Dion Finocchiaro won another title in 2:34:42, followed by Sam Toll and Dylan Newell. The Half Marathon was won by Sebastian Asher in 1:10:12 ahead of Andre Waring and Brett Ellis. Amanda Wilson was the winner in 1:27:24 ahead of Maisie Bird and Frances Arnott. The 14km Paradise Run was won by Andre Waring in 40:23 and Charlotte Wilson 47:46, while Grace Tame went back-to-back winning the 60km Ultra Marathon. Official Results Sydney 10 won by Holly Campbell 32:18 ahead of Jenny Blundell and Zoe Melhuish. Aidan Veltan won in 29:34 ahead of John Maguire and Michael Roeger. Results Cara Feian-Ryan runs 9:38:07 in the 3000m steeplechase in the Doha Diamond League. Results Jude Thomas won the men’s 3000m in 7:39:69 at the Tokyo Grand Prix while Rose Davies did the same in the women’s 3000m in 8:43.38. Georgia Griffith won the 1500m in 4:01.10, with Sarah Billings third in 4:06.75. Matt Clarke ran 8:23.60 for fifth in the Men’s Steeplechase with Ben Buckingham scoring 8:27.44 for seventh. Results via World Athletics James Hansen and Milly Clark won the 12k City to Casino in Hobart, Tasmania. Results Grand Slam Track announced schedule changes ahead for Philadelphia, reducing the three day event to two, 5000m races axed. Press Release Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au This episode’s Listener Q’s/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. This week’s listener question asks, at what point does an athlete reach a limit to high mileage training. Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode. Moose goes on the Loose on the overzealous massage therapist who potentially derailed his race, while Whispers about the discourse around the ultra run world record across Australia. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/ To donate and show your support for the show: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9K9WQCZNA2KAN
20 Touko 1h 49min